Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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